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What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
Business casual is the most common, people dress nicely to go out, but not formal or fancy. - Oct 2023
For the Embassy it depends on what office you work in. Everything from full suits to people dressing down in jeans. Just remember wherever you are it will be HOT most of the year so prepare to sweat. - Jan 2023
Formal seems to be the norm at work, Greeks are very casual otherwise. - Mar 2022
Attire is similar to U.S. There are functions that would require formal dress. - Jan 2020
The work dress code is business. - Mar 2018
Business casual. - Feb 2018
Business or business casual, depending on the position. - Oct 2017
Typical clothing for Greeks is a little dressier than typical American clothing, but many do dress casually as well. - Jan 2017
Greeks are more formal/fashionable and tend to favor dark suits. Formal dress may be required at various embassy or charity functions or a special military occasion. - Dec 2016
Business for work, casual Fridays, and the Greek women really dress up to go out. Bikins worn by all body types also and even saw some nude sunbathing on some of the islands. - Sep 2013
More informal than some places. Some clubs and restaurants have strict codes, but loosen up during summertime. - Jul 2012
Casual dress. - Jun 2010
Sress at work is business, in public you see it all, dress to the max or trying to wear as little as possible. - Jan 2009
Not as formal as in more European places such as Paris. - Dec 2008
Greeks like to expose skin in public. - Jun 2008
